RUNANGA NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 August 1930, Page 7

RUNANGA NOTES

[our own correspondent,] Mr G. Manderson returned yesterday from Wellington. Rugby enthusiasts wore treated to the listening-in of the last Test match in the Libra:y on Saturday. Mr W. Sou.ihward lent his wireless s<-i for th i benefit of the members. Th<- ad\ciit of the “talkies” have made their iirescrce fell, in the locality by a marked falling off in the attendances at the local pictures. Tuesday night’s pictures have been cut off, whilst on

a Thursday night, very few arc pre sent.

The ambulance class is being cmried on by Mr J. Dalziel. This yeui has been the most, successful for a number of yeais.

All quoiiing mthiisiasli will regret to learn that. Mr F. White will not be- able to play Mr G. Rae of Blackball on Saturday in their chalmngc match. It has been decided that'Mr E. Graham will be the substitute for Mr White. A good game should be the result of the meeting of this pair, and as the West (toast Championship is at stake, interest should lie keener.

Id. ikisi. years Runaiiga was always well repiesciitcd in the various com petitions held, having sometimes two choirs, and at. least always otic. This year it has been found that Runanga will not bo represented at the forthcoming Gi’c-ymouth Competitions, as it has been unable to raise a full muster to get a choir started in time. A mimbr r of individuals are entering and it is expected tiiat they will do '.■.•ell in their various sections.

Coursing has caught on locally, and it is hoped that, a coursing club will be started with the venue at. Wingham Park.

Preparations are being made by all the summer sports bodies to have a successful season, and the committees of the various clubs are working to ensure a. good season. There are not many places as small as Runanga in the Dominion which can boast of a Swimming Club, Tennis Club, Croquet. Club, and. last, but. not. least, a Bowling Club. The first meeting of the Runanga branch of the Women’s Institute was held in the Gymnasium social room on Thursday afternoon, when there was a large number present. Mrs Mca.dc presided. Many varied and useful articles were exhibited by members and the keen interest shown augurs well for tho success of this branch. The motto for the day was. ‘■lt’s the effort of every blade of grass that keeps the whole field green.” The Blanket Socfety are holding their annual ’nan in the Miners’ Hal! on Friday night. Williams’ Orchestra has been, engaged and will provide the music. Supper arrangements are in the hands of a capable ladies’ committee. The floor will be in first class order for the dancers and a good night’s dancing should be enjoyed by Hie large number that, is expected to be present. Prizes will be given for the best fancy dress and most humoicus, whilst a prize will also be. given to lite one- who has the best paper dress. Good bus arrangements have been made for the convenience ol town patrons.